Lead Steward

Four Seasons; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-island housing

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

Dry cleaning for uniform

Job summary

Four Seasons Lanai City is seeking a Lead Steward to supervise and enhance stewarding operations across kitchen and service areas. You will lead, train, and evaluate the Stewarding team to maintain top cleanliness, safety, and organization in a luxury resort setting.

The role requires hospitality schedule availability, legal US work authorization, and Hawaii TB clearance. On island housing and extensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Legal work authorization in the United States.
• Availability to work seven days a week, 24 hours a day, including holidays.
• Hawaii TB clearance.
• Hawaii Driver’s License and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate Stewarding team members while upholding standards.
• Supervise daily stewarding operations, including dishwashing and cleaning schedules.
• Clean and sanitize china, glassware, pots, and utensils in line with health standards.
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchens, walk‑ins, and stewarding areas.
• Oversee stewarding carts, waste disposal, and back‑of‑house organization.
• Ensure safe handling and labeling of cleaning chemicals per MSDS.
• Lead pre‑shift meetings and promote teamwork and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Coaching

Sanitation standards

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Job description

Lead Steward – Sensei Lāna’i, A Four Seasons Resort

Lead Steward supervises and participates in stewarding operations, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization are maintained throughout kitchen and food service areas.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate Stewarding team members, ensuring adherence to service, safety, sanitation, and company standards while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Supervise daily stewarding operations, including dishwashing, sanitation, waste management, and cleaning schedules to maintain efficient kitchen support and operational readiness.
• Clean and sanitize china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring proper handling, storage, and maintenance of all service ware.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout kitchens, production areas, walk‑ins, coolers, drains, floors, walls, and stewarding equipment in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee stewarding carts, waste disposal processes, and overall organization of back‑of‑house areas to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
• Ensure the proper use, storage, labeling, and handling of cleaning chemicals and materials in compliance with safety regulations and MSDS requirements.
• Conduct pre‑shift meetings, recognize team performance, and maintain a visible leadership presence to promote communication, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What To Bring

• Legal work authorization in the United States.
• Availability to work the hospitality business schedule: seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with holidays and weekends.
• Hawaii State Department of Health Tuberculous (TB) clearance card.
• Hawaii Driver’s License and Abstract.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $24.60.
• 100% employer‑contributed medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Competitive wages and other benefits (retirement plan, wellness credit, paid time off, holiday pay).
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year round.
• Complimentary stays and discounts at Four Seasons Worldwide.
• Employee meals and dry cleaning for uniform.
• Owner‑subsidized on‑island housing, inter‑island airfare to Oahu and other resources.
• Comprehensive learning and development programs.
• Energizing employee culture encouraging authentic selves.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the EEOC “EEOC is The Law” information poster please visit https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.